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Meet the $1,999 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090: A Gaming Beast

1/25/2025

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Summary

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Introducing the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, a powerhouse priced at $1,999. With its Blackwell GB202 GPU boasting 21,760 shader cores and a whopping 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, it promises breathtaking high-resolution gaming and cutting-edge AI through DLSS 4. However, this beast may be more than what the average gamer needs, and stock is likely to be scarce.

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The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, priced at $1,999, reflects a trend in high-performance gaming GPUs dating back to the 1990s. The introduction of real-time ray tracing in the RTX series marks a significant leap in graphics technology, similar to the transition from 2D to 3D graphics in the late 1990s. However, the high cost and potential scarcity echo past issues seen during the RTX 30 series launch amid global chip shortages.

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Story summary

Introducing the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, a powerhouse priced at $1,999. With its Blackwell GB202 GPU boasting 21,760 shader cores and a whopping 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, it promises breathtaking high-resolution gaming and cutting-edge AI through DLSS 4. However, this beast may be more than what the average gamer needs, and stock is likely to be scarce.

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